Youth and Young Adult Resources

Be Informed. Get Involved. Respond in Faith.

Be Informed:

Current Global Ministries News: Read about the ways that United Methodists put their faith into action around the world.

Lives of Service: Mission stories written by or about youth and young adults in mission. Find out where they work, how they serve, who they touch and what they discover about Christianity and themselves.

Yap Stuff: The Newsletter for Young Adults in Mission

Youth Speak Out! What matters to youth and young adults across the globe.

Material Resources:

The following items are available at the E-Store, many at no cost. They can also be ordered from the Service Center: 1-800-305-9857

A Generation of Hope: Video and study guide focus on children and youth and HIV/AIDS in Africa
Creating Interfaith Community: A study guide
From Consumerism to Caring: Ways to participate in a new kind of economy that benefits all
Justice 4 All: A video and study guide on Restorative Justice and the power of young people to transform individuals and communities
Xtreme Youth Mission: A brochure details how to get involved locally and globally
When Hate Comes to Town: A Handbook of Effective Community Responses to Racism and Hate Crimes
Youth Praise & Global Praise Vols. 1 & 2: The world of mission in song!
Ministries with Women and Ministries with Children and Youth - A Gift for the Whole Church: A policy statement from the Women's Division

Get Involved:

Discerning the Context of Mission: (Word .doc 41K ) A tool to reflect upon the most critical issues affecting young people's lives where you live, to engage each other in reflection and dialogue about what you find, to seek ways to learn more about the issues and to respond in faith!

Global Education and Advocacy Seminars: Church Center for the United Nations in NYC helps youth groups participate in the design of their own seminars in international affairs and global issues such as globalization, HIV/AIDS, sweatshops, and peace with justice. Seminars on US policy and advocacy are available at Washington DC seminars. Phone: 212 682-3633

Respond in Faith:

Kingdom of God: Faith & Commitment, bible study based on the text of Matthew 22:15-22
Where Did the Bible Come From? A bible study
Creating Interfaith Community: A bible study
Schools of Christian Mission
Devotions and Prayers From Interfaith Perspective

Offsite United Methodist Links

World Methodist Council: Youth Committee. www.worldmethodistyouth.org
Young People's Ministries: The General Board of Discipleship, The United Methodist Church. www.gbod.org/youngpeople
United Methodist Student Movement
General Board of Church and Society
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
MethodX, Upper Room Ministries
The United Methodist Church

Offsite Ecumenical/Interfaith Links

Temple of Understanding: recognition of the Oneness of all religions and faiths. www.templeofunderstanding.org
Fellowship of Reconciliation: interfaith initiatives to promote peace. www.forusa.org
National Council of Churches; fosters ecumenical cooperation among Christians. www.ncccusa.org
TakingITGlobal.org: an online youth community to find inspiration, access information, get involved, and take action in their local and global communities.